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A Big Week for GovTech: ICS.AI Joins Elite Panel at Houlihan Lokey ONE
ICS.AI attended the Houlihan Lokey ONE Global Conference in London, where CEO Martin Neale joined the “Latest Trends Across European GovTech” panel to discuss AI-driven transformation and the future of public sector innovation.
ICS AI
5 days ago1 min read


Inside ICS.AI: How an AI-Native Culture has Redefined Work
Discover how ICS.AI has transformed into an AI-native organisation - empowering every employee to innovate, experiment, and deliver real impact through AI. Learn how curiosity, connection, and purpose are redefining how we work.
ICS AI
7 days ago4 min read


Reflecting on the AI Education Summit 2025: A Human-Centred Future for AI in Learning
ICS.AI attended the AI Education Summit 2025 at Windsor Forest Colleges Group, joining over 350 educators and leaders to explore human-centred AI in education. Key discussions focused on Assessment and Agentic AI, with insights from UK Government, Jisc, and leading education technology partners on building ethical, scalable AI solutions that enhance learning while maintaining trust and human connection.
ICS AI
Oct 273 min read


Celebrating Partnership and Innovation at the Here for Derby Awards 2025
ICS.AI proudly sponsored Derby City Council’s Here for Derby Awards 2025, celebrating the outstanding achievements of Team Derby and the #TeamDerby Award win for the Digital Development Team and ICS.AI partnership, transforming services through AI innovation.
ICS AI
Oct 152 min read


ICS.AI Recognised as One to Watch in The LDC Top 50 Most Ambitious Business Leaders programme for 2025
ICS.AI recognised as One to Watch in the LDC Top 50 Most Ambitious Business Leaders 2025, celebrating innovation and impact in public sector AI.
ICS AI
Oct 82 min read


Why AI is a Matter of Survival for Public Services: The Derby City Council Story
Derby City Council’s groundbreaking use of AI has captured national headlines, with Councillor Hardyal Dhindsa crediting it for helping avoid bankruptcy. Powered by our AI assistant, Darcie, the council has saved £7.5m while ensuring vital services remain sustainable. This landmark success shows how AI can safeguard the future of local authorities across the UK.
ICS AI
Aug 291 min read


Why the World is Looking to the UK for Public Sector AI Innovation
The UK’s public sector is emerging as a global leader in AI innovation. From real-world deployments in councils to international interest in ethical, scalable platforms, the UK's model is setting new standards in public service delivery.
ICS AI
Aug 283 min read


Derby’s AI transformation takes centre stage
National coverage spotlighted Derby City Council’s AI journey with ICS.AI—pioneering human-in-the-loop tools in adult social care. From ‘Darcie’, the UK’s first generative AI phone assistant, to £7.5m identified savings and 84% fewer transfers, Derby shows how ambition and accountability can transform public services.
ICS AI
Aug 272 min read


AI set to cut wait times for 273,600 residents in trial at South Norfolk and Broadland District Councils
South Norfolk and Broadland District Councils have partnered with ICS.AI to launch a 12-month AI pilot, bringing 24/7 phone and web assistants to over 273,000 residents. The initiative aims to cut wait times, boost satisfaction, and support staff by handling routine enquiries more efficiently.
ICS AI
Aug 212 min read


ICS.AI named finalist for ‘AI Excellence in Innovation’ at the South Coast Tech & Innovation Awards 2025
We’re thrilled to be named a finalist for the AI Excellence in Innovation Award at the South Coast Tech & Innovation Awards 2025—recognising our impact in delivering trusted, high-value AI for the UK public sector.
ICS AI
Aug 201 min read


Tackling Homophones – ‘This Week in AI’
ICS.AI’s latest update adds real-time homophone correction to its customer service AI, helping callers be understood more naturally and accurately across different accents and dialects.
ICS AI
Aug 182 min read


ICS.AI Named Finalist in Two Categories at National AI Awards 2025
ICS.AI named finalist in two National AI Awards 2025 categories: AI Award for Government and Public Sector with Derby City Council, and Alan Turing AI Innovator. Celebrating excellence in public sector AI transformation.
ICS AI
Aug 133 min read


Bringing GPT-5 to the SMART: Unified AI Platform
ICS.AI brings GPT-5 to the SMART: Unified AI Platform, delivering affordable, flexible and safe AI for every public-sector employee. Unlock smarter triage, richer staff support, and end-to-end automation - governed, grounded, and model-flexible by design.
ICS AI
Aug 83 min read


Improving access with AI: Understanding accents, dialects and languages at scale
Discover how ICS.AI's technology successfully processes diverse UK regional accents and dialects, with data showing 98.7% recognition rate across 1.68 million calls to council services.
ICS AI
Jul 228 min read


Derby City Council AI Transformation Showcase: Their Journey to £7.5M Savings
Discover how Derby City Council identified £7.5M in savings through council-wide AI transformation. This comprehensive summary of the UK's 2nd largest local government event of 2025 covers their unified platform strategy, real-world applications, and proven results across customer service, social care, and financial management.
ICS AI
Jul 177 min read


ICS.AI celebrates AI Appreciation Day with 127% growth and landmark contract win with Cheshire East Council
ICS.AI marks AI Appreciation Day with record 127% growth, a landmark £6.3M contract with Cheshire East Council, and plans for 100% growth in 2026 with 50+ new hires. Learn how their SMART: Unified AI Platform is transforming UK public services.
ICS AI
Jul 163 min read


Coming Together: ICS.AI's Quarterly Company Day in Birmingham
Explore how ICS AI's remote-first team strengthened connections during their quarterly company day in Birmingham, celebrating innovation, awards, and strategic growth in AI solutions for the public sector.
ICS AI
Jul 83 min read


ICS.AI's Dwayne Johnson Reveals How AI is Transforming Local Government | Podcast
ICS.AI's Chief Local Government Director Dwayne Johnson was recently featured on the AI in Social Care podcast, sharing insights on how councils like Derby are using AI to save millions while improving services for residents.
ICS AI
Jul 33 min read


Bridging the AI Adoption Gap: Breaking Through the Public Sector Plateau with Platform Strategy
While 85% of UK councils have adopted AI, most remain stuck in "perpetual pilot mode." Discover how leading public sector organisations are bridging the AI adoption gap by moving from fragmented tools to unified platforms, unlocking up to £5M in annual savings and transforming service delivery at scale.
ICS AI
Jun 275 min read


ICS.AI bolsters executive team with CFO appointment to accelerate UK AI growth
ICS.AI, one of the UK's fastest-growing AI companies, has appointed Tim Irons as Chief Financial Officer to strengthen its leadership team during a period of accelerated expansion. With over 18 years in senior finance roles and proven expertise in private equity, M&A, and fundraising, Irons will support the company's ambitious growth phase while maintaining strong financial controls and governance. His appointment reflects ICS.AI's commitment to scaling responsibly as demand
ICS AI
Jun 242 min read
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